New RISE Article Examines Debate on Dedicated Research Years during Residency

A new article is available on the Resources in Surgical Education (RISE) webpage, “A Pro-Con Debate on the Impact of Dedicated Research Years during General Surgery Residency,” by Marcie Feinman, MD, MEHP, FACS, and Paul J. Schenarts, MD, FACS.

Up to 36% of residents interrupt their clinical training to pursue full-time research. The benefits of this include facilitating residencies meeting the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education requirement for scholarly activity, enhanced selection into fellowship, pursuit of graduate degrees and decreased burnout. While beneficial, disruption in the flow of education also results in the decline of operative skills, clinical judgment, and leadership abilities. It is also expensive and may increase stress later in residency.

Read the article to learn more and see where you fall.

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